With all the holiday baking on my plate this year, I totally forgot to save any cookies for Santa! But these Christmas sprinkle cookies are the perfect quick and easy last-minute Christmas treat. They’re made from scratch with just 8 ingredients and come together in 30 minutes. Adorned with red and green Christmas sprinkles, they’re nice and festive, too! I love to make a batch for me, my husband, and Santa Claus to share after a long night of gift wrapping.
Christmas Sprinkle Cookies Recipe
I’m all about taking shortcuts whenever possible to make life easier, but these Christmas sprinkle cookies are so darn easy to make that you won’t even miss the baking mix.
My secret ingredient is cornstarch, which makes these cookies super soft and chewy. I highly recommend giving it a try, although you can substitute with an equal amount of all-purpose flour if you don’t have any on hand. A little almond extract adds a nice flavor, too, but vanilla extract works just as well. So pick up some Christmas sprinkles and get to baking!
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How to Store
Store leftover Christmas sprinkle cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Let thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
Tips for Success
- Choose any holiday sprinkles you prefer, regardless of the color! It’s all about making these cookies the way that you like them.
- Check your cookies at the 8-minute mark to see if they’re ready to come out of the oven. If not, let them bake for an extra three minutes or so.
- Let your cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before you remove them to a wire rack.
Christmas Sprinkle Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup salted butter room temperature (2 sticks)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1½ cups Christmas sprinkles
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 2 Baking Sheet
- Stand Mixer
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, and baking soda together. Set aside.2½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed for about 4 minutes, until the butter is light and fluffy.1 cup salted butter, 1½ cups granulated sugar
- With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated. Add the almond extract and mix.2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Scoop and roll about 1 heaping tablespoon of cookie dough into balls, slightly flattening the balls.
- Pour the sprinkles onto a plate. Roll/press each cookie dough ball into the sprinkles, making sure to completely coat the cookie dough.1½ cups Christmas sprinkles
- Place the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-11 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
How to Make Christmas Sprinkle Cookies Step-by-Step
Whisk the Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk 2½ cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda together. Set aside.
Cream the Butter and Sugar: Add 1 cup of salted butter and 1½ cups of granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed for about 4 minutes, until the butter is light and fluffy.
Add the Eggs and Extract: With the mixer on low speed, add 2 large eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated. Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract and mix.
Combine the Dough: Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
Portion the Dough: Scoop and roll about 1 heaping tablespoon of cookie dough into balls, slightly flattening the balls.
Roll the Cookies: Pour 1½ cups of Christmas sprinkles onto a plate. Roll/press each cookie dough ball into the sprinkles, making sure to completely coat the cookie dough.
Arrange the Cookies: Place the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake the Cookies: Bake for 8-11 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
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